Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Rapids, MI · Associate's Degree · about 731 graduates a year
Grand Rapids Community College graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 6% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 19% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Grand Rapids Community College Compares for Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
All 947 colleges reporting liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maria College of Albany Albany, NY | $79,266 | $75,445 | #2 | $60,857 |
| 2 | St. Francis College Brooklyn, NY | $74,867 | $71,258 | #3 | — |
| 3 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $74,154 | $65,300 | #6 | $40,995 |
| 4 | University of Bridgeport Bridgeport, CT | $65,875 | $59,309 | #15 | — |
| 5 | American Public University System Charles Town, WV | $63,895 | $75,591 | #1 | $52,108 |
| 6 | Excelsior University Albany, NY | $63,016 | $59,978 | #11 | $50,464 |
| 7 | Mid-America Christian University Oklahoma City, OK | $62,432 | $70,096 | #5 | — |
| 8 | Columbia Southern University Orange Beach, AL | $62,009 | $70,386 | #4 | $55,667 |
| 9 | University of Massachusetts Global Irvine, CA | $61,186 | $55,675 | #26 | — |
| 10 | Thomas Edison State University Trenton, NJ | $60,803 | $53,366 | #63 | $50,524 |
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| 242 | San Jacinto Community College Pasadena, TX | $46,684 | $47,464 | #258 | $27,792 |
| 243 | Schoolcraft Community College District Livonia, MI | $46,662 | $49,200 | #168 | $29,158 |
| 244 | North Country Community College Saranac Lake, NY | $46,635 | $44,387 | #443 | $24,113 |
| 245 | Grand Rapids Community College Grand Rapids, MI | $46,615 | $49,150 | #170 | $33,777 |
| 246 | Carroll Community College Westminster, MD | $46,587 | $40,886 | #673 | $23,320 |
| 247 | Joliet Junior College Joliet, IL | $46,576 | $45,761 | #346 | $27,296 |
| 248 | Northern Essex Community College Haverhill, MA | $46,563 | $41,004 | #668 | $31,549 |
Other Majors at Grand Rapids Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $74,096 | $69,764 | #761 of 962 |
| Computer Programming | $66,293 | — | #17 of 54 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $64,550 | $48,049 | #10 of 426 |
| Precision Metal Working | $63,350 | $50,089 | #22 of 66 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $54,001 | $46,280 | #500 of 560 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $52,414 | $45,543 | #200 of 237 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | — | $49,865 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $49,401 | $41,712 | #259 of 547 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $49,062 | $35,538 | #112 of 225 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | $48,420 | — | #76 of 87 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | $45,302 | $24,473 | #12 of 96 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $36,584 | $25,539 | #36 of 93 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $35,632 | $33,836 | #436 of 476 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Grand Rapids Community College liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $33,777 one year after graduating and $46,615 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Grand Rapids Community College rank for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities?
Among 947 colleges reporting earnings for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates, Grand Rapids Community College ranks #245 by median pay four years after graduation, and #170 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at Grand Rapids Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% more than the national median for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities ($44,125), and the median federal debt at graduation is $9,000.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.